The Top 20 Peaks in the Highlands
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Highlands is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Highlands for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Highlands for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Ben Nevis summit
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The highest mountain in Britain at 4,413 feet (1,345 m), Ben Nevis is a popular objective for hikers and climbers alike.
An estimated 75,000 people ascend via the straightforward, zigzagging …
An estimated 75,000 people ascend via the straightforward, zigzagging …
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Cairn Gorm Summit
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Cairn Gorm is the summit most visible from Speyside and has therefore lent its name to the entire Cairngorms range and the wider national park. It is a prominent and …
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Herdsman's Hill
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A magnificent view, worth the climb. Simple stone steps can be found at the particularly steep sections. These sections are a bit challenging on the descent, but manageable with good shoes and a little patience.
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Summit of The Storr
Highlight • Summit
The Storr is a fantastic, rocky hill on the Isle of Skye. While it's most famous for the rocky pinnacle below its summit – The Old Man of Storr – …
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Ben Nevis Mountain Path
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
You could literally turn around every meter to enjoy the magnificent panorama. Prerequisite: the view is good. Huge cairns point the way when visibility is poor. The path is rocky …
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Stac Pollaidh East Summit
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This diminutive mountain is the embodiment of why metres alone do not make a mountain. Its compact perfection makes for a pleasingly efficient mountain adventure, and one that includes the …
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Stob Dearg (Buachaille Etive Mòr) summit
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Star of a million postcards, Buachaille Etive Mòr is the sentinel of Glen Coe: an iconic peak with a handsome pyramidal profile. Its domineering mass of knobbly outcrops and precipitous …
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Sgùrr Mòr, Beinn Alligin Summit
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Charismatic and imposing, Beinn Alligin is the most westerly of the Torridon giants. Its views to nearby Liathach and distant An Teallach will tempt you to linger on the tops …
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Sgòr Gaoith Summit
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A Munro with a wonderful surprise – Sgòr Gaoith is a 3,668-foot (1,118 m) mountain in the Scottish Highlands. The views from the summit across to Braeriach are outstanding on …
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Stob Coire Raineach (Buachaille Etive Beag)
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Stob Corie Raineach is the lower of two Munro summits on the Buachaille Etive Beag. It's a fine peak that stands proud above the A82 into Glen Coe. The fastest …
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